Sustainable crop protection only works if it scales. That’s why we are proud to see our partnership with Biotalys officially announced.
Biotalys is an agtech company developing protein-based biocontrol solutions that protect crops from fungal diseases, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional chemical pesticides. One example is EVOCA NG, a novel protein-based biofungicide designed to help growers protect yields while reducing environmental impact.
21st.BIO was founded with a clear ambition: to take promising protein innovations and scale them with cost-effective industrial biotech production – fast, and at reduced risk.
In this collaboration, we are supporting Biotalys in reducing production costs and accelerating speed to market through our leading precision fermentation technology. Starting strong with rapid results, the partnership is focused on making protein-based biocontrols like EVOCA NG scalable and economically viable for growers around the globe.
The impact goes beyond one product. Industrializing protein-based biocontrols means fewer chemical inputs, more resilient agriculture, and a safer, more secure global food chain.
As Kevin Helash, CEO of Biotalys, puts it:
“Our collaboration with 21st.BIO will strengthen our capabilities across strain engineering and enhance production economics as we scale to commercial levels. Together, we are well underway in unlocking new efficiencies, reducing production costs, increasing speed to market and accelerating delivery of high-value biocontrol products to the agricultural market.”
For agtech companies developing protein-based solutions, innovation is only the first step. Industrial scale is where impact begins. And that’s exactly where we focus.
